
NASA's Terra satellite image of tropical cyclone Yasi in the Coral Sea approaching the coast of Australia on January 31, 2011. Although the image did not reveal a visible eye, the storm appears to be well-formed and also appears to be strengthening

A weather satellite image obtained from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows tropical cyclone Yasi in the Coral Sea approaching the coast of Australia on February 1, 2011

A weather satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows tropical cyclone Yasi passing the Solomon Islands while approaching the coast of Australia on February 1, 2011.

A weather satellite image obtained from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows tropical cyclone Yasi in the Coral Sea approaching the coast of Australia on February 1, 2011.A weather satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows tropical cyclone Yasi passing the Solomon Islands while approaching the coast of Australia on February 1, 2011.